Today, the day as renowned Nyatapola Temple (Pacha Talle Mandir ) in Bhaktapur celebrates its Birth Anniversary. The local Nepali term for it is Nyatapola Dega Ya Busan Da(बुंसा दँ), which translates to “The birthday of Nyatapola Temple (Pacha Talle Mandir ) .” On this occasion, Goddness Siddhi Laxmi is worshipped inside the temple. In the temple, a flag has also been raised. Every year on Asar Shukla Pratipada, or the birthday, the flag is hoisted.
“Bunsa Da(बुंसा दँ)” in the Newari language denotes the Founding Day (Birthday,Anniverdary,Annual Day) or the completion of a building or temple.
In celebration of the temple’s 324th birthday, the jubilee was held. The temple has been completed for 324 years. Legend has it that on the day of Asar Shaklapaksha Pratipada in the year 822 of Nepal Sambat, King Bhupatindra Malla conducted the First Anniversary worship.
The residents of Bhaktapur city‘s Tuchhimala tole were lined up to celebrate the anniversary, as they do each year. They raised the flag as they got to the temple’s topper part of temple. They arrived at the temple entrance by entering the temple. Through the openings in the temple’s floors, they ascended to the top near by pinnacle.
Jandattolan is a tradition that marks the occasion of the Nyatapola Temple (Pacha Talle Mandir) ‘s building completion. The temple was established in Nepal on Paush Shukla Navami Samvat 822. The Awals of Tuchhimala Tole are credited with creating the temple’s roof, according to legend. The Awals of the area of Tuchhimala Tole participate in that task each year for this reason.
“Nyatapola Temple”is a magnificent Five-storeyed pagoda-style Hindu temple located in the heart of Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Tole,Bhaktapur,Nepal. The name “Nyatapola” is derived from the Nepal Bhasa words “Nyata” (ङाता) meaning Five (5), and “Pola” (पोलँ) meaning *Roof*, literally translating to “The Temple with Five Roofs.” Renowned as one of Nepal’s tallest and finest pagoda temples, it was commissioned by Malla King **Bhupatindra Malla** and constructed in an extraordinary Six-month period between late 1702 AD and 1703 AD. The temple is dedicated to “Goddess Siddhi Lakshmi”, the powerful Tantric manifestation of Lakshmi, revered as the bestower of prosperity, protection, strength, and auspiciousness. Built with exceptional engineering and intricate Newar craftsmanship, Nyatapola Temple has withstood centuries of earthquakes, making it a remarkable symbol of Bhaktapur‘s rich cultural, architectural, and spiritual heritage.
